palatability

American  

[pal-uh-tuh-bil-i-tee] / ˌpæl ə təˈbɪl ɪ ti /

Rarely palatableness

noun

1. the fact or quality of being acceptable or agreeable to the taste; tastiness.

   Judicious use of salt within permissible limits can increase the palatability of food.

2. the fact or quality of being acceptable or agreeable to the mind or feelings; appeal.

   Sustainability and resilience refer to similar concepts in ecological management, but resilience arguably has broader political palatability.

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Other Word Forms

• nonpalatability noun
• nonpalatableness noun

Etymology

Origin of palatability

palatable ( def. ) + -ity ( def. )

Example Sentences

From a palatability standpoint, soluble fibers are more favorable.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

The Monell team capitalized on the "side effect" of these compounds to create an oral treatment that enhances the palatability of medicines.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2024

And I think all of that lends it an accessibility and it lends the content of the film, conversations around race and identity and representation, a greater palatability.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2024

In its relative orderliness and palatability, “Yes and Yes” is not really a danced analogy to the book, but something else, complex in its own ways, true to Roche’s voice as she converses with another.

From New York Times • May 5, 2023

The remarkably rapid growth and high yield of this grass, combined with its palatability and nutritiousness, make it of prime importance in connection with better live stock.

From Florida: An Ideal Cattle State by Association, Florida State Live Stock